Vendor slaps extra 'memory fee' on each tech purchase amid global chip crunch — the more you buy, the more you pay
Ubiquiti has introduced a 'Memory Surcharge' of up to 5.8% on products sold through its online store due to ongoing global shortages of memory and storage components. The surcharge varies by product, with higher-end equipment incurring larger additional costs, such as $206 for a $3,499 switch. The company discloses the fee at checkout, aiming to maintain product availability while passing some increased costs to consumers.
- ▪Ubiquiti implemented a Memory Surcharge of up to 5.8% on its products starting April 24, 2026.
- ▪The surcharge is a response to the global memory and storage shortage affecting the tech industry.
- ▪Higher-priced products face larger surcharges, such as $206 on a $3,499 enterprise switch and $58 on a $499 WiFi 7 access point.
- ▪The fee is disclosed during checkout to ensure transparency with customers.
- ▪Some products, like the 5 GHz wireless bridge, have a slightly lower surcharge rate of 5.5%.
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Tech Industry Vendor slaps extra 'memory fee' on each tech purchase amid global chip crunch — the more you buy, the more you pay News By Zhiye Liu published 28 April 2026 Let the AI Hunger Games begin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 3 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Ubiquiti has recently implemented a new policy requiring customers to pay a "Memory Surcharge" of up to 5.8% on products purchased through its official online store.
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